Withholding Requirements for 401(k) Plan Distributions

By Krysten Hambrook

Understanding withholding requirements for 401(k) plan distributions can be challenging. In this insight, learn more about the key aspects of withholding requirements, including distributions, periodic and nonperiodic payments, loans to participants, and other information crucial for plan sponsors to stay apprised of. Distribution Withholding Requirements A participant may receive a distribution from their vested account…

Budgeting for Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide for 501(c)(6) Associations

By Ruby Castaneda

Budgeting for nonprofit organizations involves unique considerations, especially for trade associations operating under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. This nonprofit organization typically generates revenue from membership dues, events, sponsorships, subscriptions and program fees. Expenditures may include events, meetings, publications and other programs largely used to benefit members. Let’s identify your starting point for…

Employment Tax Reporting: 2025 Due Dates and Best Practices for Healthcare Entities

By Allison Katz

Employment taxes are always scrutinized by the IRS and state taxing authorities, particularly in the healthcare industry. Audit issues include reclassification of workers from independent contractor to employee; an individual receiving both a Form W-2 and Form 1099 in the same calendar year; incorrect employment tax forms preparation; the failure to issue Forms 1099; and…

Withum’s 2025 State of the Firm Echoes Power in Connection

By Tanina Khanuja

Withum held its annual State of the Firm event on Tuesday, January 14, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ. Nearly 1,500 team members gathered with another 1,000 online to hear the latest updates on the firm’s growth in advisory, tax and audit services and the vision for the future. Withum’s CEO…

It’s 2025: Are You Too Late to the AI Party?

By Allison Katz

The constant waves of hype about artificial intelligence have left many business leaders asking themselves an increasingly urgent question: “Have we missed our chance?” With headlines trumpeting AI successes and competitors announcing ambitious AI initiatives, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. But before you rush to implement AI solutions out of FOMO (fear…

Why Project Management Is Non-Negotiable: 10 Key Reasons to Avoid Chaos and Ensure Success

By Ruby Castaneda

Imagine your organization is engaged in multiple projects each with its own objectives, deadlines and stakeholders. Now, picture this firm without any form of project management. Why project management, you ask? Projects begin with excitement – but soon, confusion reigns. Deadlines are missed, budgets spiral out of control and your stakeholders are frustrated. Like a…

Massachusetts Life Sciences Companies: Tax Savings Opportunities

By Ruby Castaneda

The application window for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Tax Incentive Program is now open. This program offers lucrative tax savings to eligible companies and the current application requirements include several modifications from past years, reducing barriers on several aspects of the application criteria. Applicants that previously didn’t qualify should reexamine to see if they…

Federal Exclusion of Wildfire Compensation Currently Only for Payments Received Through 2025

By Allison Katz

On December 12, 2024, President Biden signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 (H.R. 5863), a significant piece of legislation aimed at providing much-needed tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by federal disasters. While the federal gross income exclusion for qualified wildfire relief payments received was extended to include payments received by…